New York State Construction Labor Laws Many New York construction worker deaths or injuries could be prevented by following New York Labor Law, including New York State Labor Laws 196, 200, Read more »
New York State Construction Labor Laws
Construction Accidents
New York Scaffolding Accident Statistics
New York Scaffolding Accident New York City is known globally for its impressive buildings and skyline. These buildings, and even the scaffolding, are iconic and a source of pride for Read more »
Understanding New York Labor Law 240 – The Scaffold Law
New York State’s construction industry is a dangerous one for workers. New York City, in particular, has the highest proportion of construction-related worker fatalities in the United States, according to the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH).New York Read more »
NYC Construction Accident and Construction Fatality Representation
Construction work in New York City is never done. When one project ends, there is always a new project pending. In this fast-paced industry, if a construction worker is not Read more »
What to Do After a Construction Equipment Accident
The risk of injury as a construction worker is inherently higher than in other industries. On a daily basis, a construction worker may work with heavy-duty equipment, complex machinery, or Read more »
Bronx Elevator Accident Kills One Construction Worker and Seriously Injures Another
On Wednesday, May 19, 2021, an elevator plunged down at a building under construction in the Bronx, killing one construction worker and injuring another. According to a CBS New York article , the elevator Read more »
The Main Causes of Deaths and Injuries on Scaffolds
A scaffold is a temporary framework that is used to elevate and support construction workers and materials. It works as a platform for the construction crew to work on areas Read more »
Construction Accidents in New York City: Statistics and Causes
Construction Accidents in New York City. New York City is known as “the city that never sleeps,” which also holds true in New York’s construction industry. Construction, renovation, demolition and Read more »
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